Chapter 18: ANOTHER STEP
AT A LUXURIOUS MANSION – UNKNOWN LOCATION
The grand hall of the mansion exuded power—vintage paintings, crystal chandeliers, and antique relics stood as silent witnesses to generations of influence.
An elderly man, sharp-eyed despite his age, sat calmly in an ornate chair carved from black sandalwood. His aura was quiet, yet commanding—like a lion watching the world from its throne.
A loyal attendant knelt beside him, awaiting his orders.
The old man finally spoke, his voice slow but heavy with weight.
"Another dragon has awakened. Make sure he's looked after... from the shadows."
The attendant hesitated.
"Sir, don't you think we should let him face the storm on his own? If he's truly destined—"
The old man interrupted, his gaze fixed on the distant horizon beyond the mansion windows.
"He will face it. He must. But the Qin family's main branch... they are not to be underestimated. Power like theirs isn't just earned—it's guarded. If a clash comes too soon, it could cost him everything."
A long silence filled the room.